The pharmacy giant has laid off hundreds of workers, according to recent WARN filings.

Walgreens cut 628 jobs across Illinois and Texas as Sycamore Partners restructures to improve store and patient services.

The company said it is eliminating 469 jobs in Illinois, where it is headquartered, and plans to cut another 159 positions in Texas, where it is closing a distribution center.

The company said it's simplifying its organization to improve customer service, but workers are losing positions and benefits under the new private equity owners.

Walgreens is laying off hundreds of employees across the country.

Walgreens is owned by the Walgreens Boots Alliance, whose stock trades publically on the Nasdaq exchange. Employees of the retailer get access to an exclusive stock purchase plan. The bulk of new and ...